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Something Like an Autobiography (Paperback)

by Akira Kurosawa (Author)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage Books; 1st Vintage Books Ed edition (30 Jun 1983)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0394714393
  • ISBN-13: 978-0394714394
  • Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 265,985 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The distinguished filmmaker chronicles his life from his birth in 1910 to the worldwide success in 1951 of his film "Rashomon" and provides a provocative account of the Japanese film industry.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, 25 Aug 1999
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This work is pure pleasure to read. His use of language mirrors his mastery of cinematography. The book outlines his life up until 1950. While this might seem to omit many of his more well known works, enough detail and thought is given to his early days, that a true insight is gained into his life and work. I do not consider myself a movie buff, but this book doesn't get caught up in the technical side, so I was able to understand his passion clearly. Very good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous reading, 6 Dec 1997
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Indispensible reading for cinemaniacs, as well as an insightful examination of Japanese culture prior to World War II. The chapters on Kurosawa's first films are interesting, if a bit skimpy in detail, and I would have loved a more thorough discussion of "Rashomon," "The Seven Samurai," the making of "Kagemusha," and his other late-period films. But those are minor quibbles. I won't soon forget this "autobiography."
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